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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1928

Page

4

Funeral Attendees from Out of Town for Henry J. Deehan Service

The Richmond funeral drew many visitors from Maine and New Hampshire including Mr. and Mrs. William Deehan and several relatives and friends from Lewiston Bath Portland Gardiner Augusta and Boston. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. J A Honaker and teachers from the high school also attended events and visits continued through Saturday with various townspeople listed.

Henry J. Deehan William R. Deehan Mary Arthur East Brunswick Francis Augusta George H. Deehan Quincey Mass Joseph L. Perry Suncook N. H Walter V. Nelligan Ware W. FE. Warington Gardiner Mary Roach Lewiston Mary Ki. Nugent Bath Margaret Dailey Nellie Dailey Boston Margaret Scott Portland Howard Cusick James Cusick Winchester Frank Thovell Togus M. C Walter Barnes Dorothy J. A. Honaker New York John McCloud Gertrude Riley Riley Ray Brown Skowhegan Town Frank Yeaton River Road Methodist Chapel Josh Pumpkin Crick George Kimball Frank Coonor Clyde Smith Smith KK. OR. Bowdoin Lubec Edith James Ivan M. Richardson Arabel Allen Anna H. Blossom Waroline B. Colson State House Harold Harford Lillian Johnson Margaret Grover Alice Oddy Georgia Wakefield Flora Shepard Vanessa Beedle

Bath drive passes halfway mark for fundraiser

The Bath Baseball Association's $1,060 fundraiser edged past the halfway point on Tuesday with a total that now stands near Soo. Donors included Johnson Bros and Frank Wy, Carlton, William S. Shorey, Wilbur Oliver, and Cecil K. Paine as captains push for $450 more in the final days.

Bath Baseball Association Soo Wong Johnson Bros Frank Wy Carlton William S. Shorey Wilbur Oliver Cecil KE. Paine Drive

Bath High School Alumni Banquet Set for June

The Bath High School Alumni Association announces its annual banquet for June D4 at the YOM. President Mrs. Fred D. Hill urges early reservations not later than June Toso to size the menu. Tickets are available from Mrs. Hartleb at Crosby Insurance. The event is for graduates only.

Bath High School Alumni Association Yom. CI A Fred DD. Hill Hartleb BE Os. Crosby Insurance Agency

Five Islands social notes from Five Islands Bath season opening

TheGeorge Popham made its first Bath trip of the season with passengers including Mrs C W Nocton and J T MacMahan. Local residents visit Bath. Rev Jett preaches. various families host and visit, with notes on cottages, library books, quilting, and town business.

George Popham Bath C. W. Nocton M.S. Newdick Marss A. J. Holland Richmond Grange Clyde Pinkham Bay Point Ellsworth Winkham Norman Oliver Vernon Gray Fred Carr Robinhood Will Boucher H Rowe Helen Co UL Minehen Thosten Edith Wilkins Edward Lewis Auburn Five Islands Elizabeth Cook Cape Newagen Arthur Berry Morrill Charles Amazeen J. K. Blaisdell HL Stevens Crobridge Mass

Westport Notes on Cottage Vacating and Road Work

The Collins cottage on the East Side used by Mrs. Ella Collins and the Collins sisters left on Monday. Florence Williams Alicia King and Ina Littlefield, teachers in Lynn, were present during its occupancy. Road improvements continue on the main island road and rural carrier Charles Cromwell plans a Monday auto route check. A town meeting Saturday at 2 p m will address round commissioner pay and any lawful business.

Collins Lyon Mass Ella Collins Carrie Collins Florence Williams Alicia King Ina Littlefield Lynn Golden FL Kehail Cambridge Fred C. Greenlent Charles L. Cromwell Powell Farm Sandy Hill Thomas C. Powell Springfield

Topsham Grange Confers Degrees at Saturday Meeting

Topsham Grange held its regular meeting Saturday evening with 65 in attendance. The first and second degrees were conferred on a class of eighteen candidates. Visitors attended from West Bath Merrymeeting and Merrieoneng granges.

Topsham Grange West Bath Merrymeeting Merrieoneng

Personal notes from Washington street residents update

Mrs. Joseph Lilly returns from Lewiston after a short visit. Word reaches Mentewag Farm Woolwich of the critical illness of Mrs. Charles Henry Butler in Washington DC. Mr. and Mrs. S Burt Oldham of upper Washington street will return this week from four weeks in Latrobe Pa where Mr. Oldham has interests in the Latrobe Paper Co.

Joseph Lilly Upper Washington Street Lewiston Menteweag Farm Woolwich Charles Henry Butler Washington, D.C S. Burt Oldham Latrobe Pau Oldham Latrobe Paper Co

June D A R Meeting Promises Notable Attendees

The June five meeting of Colonel Dummer Sewall chapter in Bath will feature Maine pages who attended the Continental Congress. Hostess Mrs Kendall of Bowdoinham, with Mrs Gay of Walpole and Miss Humphreys, will welcome guests. State regent Mrs Shaw and state vice regent Mrs Foxcroft will attend, with toastmaster Mrs Smith. Special music includes Mrs Lily and Mrs Carey. A $1,000 sum was reported raised by Bowdoinham members.

Dinner Sewall Dal 18 Bath Maine Alus Sampson Kendall Red Thanse Bowdoinhiam Towo Maude Clark Gay Waldebore Dummer Sewall Chipter Agnes Humphreys Dillingham Lewiston Auburn Mixes Maude M. Merrick Howard Hayden Waterville Pavl Mise Mary Vella Hil Chatrian Greten Topstian Pruneweh William Smith Tiaster Barrier Kendall Miss Fogg Giddies

Anti Narcotic Day Meeting Under WACCTLUS At Salvation Army Hall

The WACCTLUS invites all to attend a Thursday anti narcotic day gathering at Salvation Army hall at three pm. The program includes expert discussion by the narcotic department of the Union and a pledge section addressing abstinence from intoxicating liquors. Randall Leonard will speak on legal drug sale and prescription use, highlighting narcotic risks and regulation.

Wacctlus Thins Liv Ritermoon Salvation Arnie Hall Anotie Narcotic Department Union The Union of the United States Aes Opinio Women's Christian Temperance Union

Plate Glass Window Broken Second Time

A plate glass window on the south side of the boats block street was broken again on Monday afternoon. Dr. William James Ronse notes the wreckage six feet high and a rock found inside by Rouse. Miss Isabelle Lewis returns from Bath with her mother Mrs. Katherine Lewis to visit Portland after weekend in Bath.

William James Ronse Conent Street McClintie Marshall Oe Twee Jone da Rouse Isabelle Lewis Gorham Vernal School Bath Portland Katherine Lewis

Georgetown Community Notes From First Baptist Church

Sunday service at First Baptist under Mrs. Martha Rich Bowen featured two hymns by a quartet and an engaging talk by Bowen. A Mothers Day program is planned for next Sunday. Local obituaries, visits, and community events fill the week with church, school, and town life notes across Georgetown.

First Baptist Church Martha Rich Bowen Bowen Marjorie Hagan Mate Hagan Alfred Rowe Billings Pimne NTS Abbie Resnolds Henry Marven Merc Disguns Deleon Thompson Taunton Mires Whompeen Parker Thea Doughter Maney Jie Washington Dier Mary Wee Freom Boston Tring Bint Georgia Mo OR. Walker Center School Wooolwich Min- Viessive Lowers Leet Powers Robinhood Annie Jones Tath Mondis Fred Reid Ralph Scert Melrose Highhinds Joan Carter Wallcolwich Walter Williams Bath ON. Williams Georgetown Werkone League Ada Lewis Wl ‘Wodd Charles Smith Lexington Mass Cearge EB. Smith Sagadahoe Absenie Bareham Richmond W. Brown Northwood Ridge N. TL Browne Lester Powers Elizabeth Tint Mar Hunt Henry Bird Rockhind Ralph Reynolds Mors Mes Tom Thigan Walter Vo Crimmings Massachussetts General Hospital

Movement Started for Better Bulls in Coastal Communities

A Better Bulls committee was formed with a panel of breeders and community leaders to distribute three lists of superior bulls. Buyers can request copies. ownership transfers and registration are required to complete sales. Committee members include Bowdoin Center figures and Richmond Corner delegates.

Bowdoin Center Herbert Adams WoSkhelten Ey Purinten Bowdoin ORLOS Dledgetts Richmond Corner Ibrace Millay West Bath Dy Kesers J. C Lemont Pred Rose Woolwield WWTT Wright

Grinding Operations To Start At Maine Cement Plant

Grinding operations at the new Lawrence Cement Co plant in Maine will begin soon as engineers tested the pumping system to feed silos. The facility plans full production by mid month with coal supplies of about 12 000 tons stored on site and daily consumption around 225 tons. Large storage, three miles of plant rail, modern silos, conveyors and pumps enable rapid shipment of cement to buyers nationwide under the Maine Made Cement program touting 40 percent above standard strength.

Dragoon Lawrence Porthind Cement Rockland Herve T Lawrence Cement Co Maine Innde Cement United States Maine

Murray Club Dines and Elects Officers

Murray club of Universalist church held a banquet at Colonial cafe then adjourned to the home of Mrs Amos in Summer street for its annual officer election. New officers are Mrs Alfie Jacobs president Mrs Woodbury Merrill vice president Mrs Charles Hooper treasurer and Mrs Raymond Powers secretary. Retiring officers were Mrs George Rogers president Mrs George Merrill vice president Mrs Pred Shaw treasurer and Mrs Charles Trooper secretary. The meeting concluded with a social hour and presentation of a crystal sherbet set to retiring president Mrs Magers. Mrs Charlotte Corliss Longfellow and her daughter Shirley of Worcester Mass are visiting Mrs Longfellow's mother Mrs Cora Corliss and sister Mrs Woodbury Merrill.

Charlotte Corliss Longfellow Shirley Worcester Mass

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